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Hamilton Park Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 7y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Hamilton Park Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 534142 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in June and posted a good second of five over C&D 16 days ago; this C&D winner can go well again nudged up 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in June and posted a good second of five over C&D 16 days ago; this C&D winner can go well again nudged up 1lb.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Front-runner who won over C&D last August and at Pontefract (5f, good) on June 8 this year; 4l fourth of six at Nottingham (5f, soft) three days later, which may have come too soon; could make a bold bid.

4/1

4th

3

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has course form; 6f and 5f wins have come on a variety of tracks and he's won two of his six 5f runs since having wind surgery, most recently at Pontefract (good; acts well on soft) on Monday; unpenalised for that apprentice win under Oliver Carmichael; leading claims.

9/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -70473 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick at Ayr (5f) last summer; built on earlier promise this season when a very good third of 12 at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; big shout off a 2lb lower mark here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Azuinthejungle

10st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Completed a hat-trick at Ayr (5f) last summer; built on earlier promise this season when a very good third of 12 at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago; big shout off a 2lb lower mark here.

4/1

3rd

10

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Azuinthejungle

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Reeled off a hat-trick last summer (5f-6f, turf and AW) and went close to landing a four-timer when second at Bath in August; below form this term (unable to live up to his market position on last two starts) and he is due to be 2lb lower from the weekend.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Azuinthejungle

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Rattled off a hat-trick last summer, including over C&D, and he's now just 1lb higher than for the last of those wins; shaped as if coming to the boil when fourth at Ripon two weeks ago; versatile in terms of ground and looks ready to strike.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 788168 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Gained a second win of 2026 at Carlisle (5f) in May but he's been well below par over C&D and at Newcastle since; needs to take a big step forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Harb

10st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a second win of 2026 at Carlisle (5f) in May but he's been well below par over C&D and at Newcastle since; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

8th

9

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins in 5f Class 5 handicaps in 2026, at this track in February and then when beating Fierce at Carlisle three weeks ago; stable form is a plus but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run at Hamilton.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hit and miss but it was career win number nine when narrowly scoring at Carlisle 17 days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace; 4lb higher here.

3/1

13/2

Form: 256183 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run over 6f here in June and not disgraced when a staying-on third of five over C&D last time; not ruled out if getting a strong gallop to aim at.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jim Goldie

Ended a losing run over 6f here in June and not disgraced when a staying-on third of five over C&D last time; not ruled out if getting a strong gallop to aim at.

13/2

3rd

6

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Inconsistent and well beaten here (6f, good) last Wednesday but he's popped up with a few good runs this year, including when winning here (6f, good to soft) this month; not written off.

10/1

8th

8

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Got off the mark on turf when winning a low-grade amateur riders' event over C&D last week; has a stiffer task with her 5lb penalty in a better race.

11/2

12/1

Form: -89537 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
It's now 13 starts since he scored over C&D last July and he's largely been below par this season, seventh of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 11 days ago; others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Linda Perratt

It's now 13 starts since he scored over C&D last July and he's largely been below par this season, seventh of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 11 days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

7th

9

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

C&D scorer who ran his most encouraging race of the campaign when third (Wee Mary second) over C&D (good) eight days ago; his best form of 2025 came at this time of the year so it's possible he can build on that.

10/1

3rd

9

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

C&D scorer but this veteran has offered little in a trio of handicaps this term, latest over C&D 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -97222 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Scored five times (including over C&D) in 2025; in very good nick lately too, second for the third consecutive start in 6f handicap here last month; a likely player once more off an unchanged mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Scored five times (including over C&D) in 2025; in very good nick lately too, second for the third consecutive start in 6f handicap here last month; a likely player once more off an unchanged mark.

5/1

2nd

8

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two 5f wins last October (good/AW) and runner-up over that trip on last two starts (good/good to firm), finishing well each time and shaping as though this return to 6f is well worth exploring; could play a leading role if conditions suit; best turf efforts have come on good/good to firm.

11/2

2nd

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Thunderstorm Katie

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual course winner (6f) who also notched back-to-back victories at Musselburgh and Newcastle (both 5f) last October; ran her best race since - flashed home after fluffing the start - at Hamilton on Friday evening; sits 1lb lower, and also has the excellent Lauren Young claiming 5lb.

5/2

Form: 965956

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has yet to make the frame in five runs for her current yard, a never-dangerous sixth of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 19 days ago; not easy to make a case for.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Realistic Dream

8st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who has yet to make the frame in five runs for her current yard, a never-dangerous sixth of ten at Musselburgh (5f) 19 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

14/1

6th

11

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Realistic Dream

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden who has failed to hit top form for her current yard, fifth of nine in 6f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago; more is required if she's to get off the mark.

11/1

5th

3

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Realistic Dream

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish maiden whose lack of consistency has continued for new stable; likely best watched unless the market suggests a big run is expected.

12/1

Form: -45623 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A dual 5f scorer in 2025; right back on track of late when placed in handicaps (around 5f) at Wetherby and Ayr so she ought to be thereabouts nudged up 1lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 13lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: R Mike Smith

A dual 5f scorer in 2025; right back on track of late when placed in handicaps (around 5f) at Wetherby and Ayr so she ought to be thereabouts nudged up 1lb.

4/1

3rd

10

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: R Mike Smith

All her wins have come on good or slower and with that in mind her recent second at Wetherby on good to firm was most encouraging; the more rain to fall the better and she's a major player.

3/1

2nd

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Ski Angel

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All his wins have been at 5f on good or softer; three fair runs this year; a possible, but stall 9 not ideal.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £12.80
Tricast £68.98
Trifecta £90.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Thornaby Pearl

Daily Mail:

Thunderstorm Katie

SPOTLIGHT:

Azuinthejungle

POSTDATA:

Doon The Glen

The Times:

Ski Angel

The Star:

Thunderstorm Katie

Daily Record:

Thunderstorm Katie

Telegraph:

Thornaby Pearl

The Guardian:

Thornaby Pearl

D Express:

Thornaby Pearl

Daily Mirror:

Thornaby Pearl

The Sun:

Thornaby Pearl